It’s common for most male and female adults to experience low back pain at some point in their lifetimes. The pain can range in intensity from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp sensation. Most low back pain is short term and lasts a few days to several weeks. This type of acute low back pain results from injury to the muscles, ligaments, joints, or discs. It tends to resolve on its own with self-care. Pain that lasts for 12 weeks or longer is known as chronic low back pain and should be checked out by a health care professional. Some common causes of low back pain are:

• Accidents
• Lifting a heavy object
• Improperly lifting an object
• Overstretching during exercise
• Poor posture over time
• Sports

Carmichael’s offers pain management therapy, which generally is employed for easing the suffering and improving the quality of life of those living with pain such as chronic low back pain. Our knowledgeable staff will work closely with the patient’s doctor and nurses to achieve appropriate levels of pain relief. Pain pumps can be programmed to provide both a continuous infusion and an as-needed bolus delivery for breakthrough pain. Please contact a Carmichael’s representative to discuss any pain management therapy needs.